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Fri, 20 Dec 2013 04:17:01 -0800Fri, 20 Dec 2013 04:17:01 -0800http://www.flickr.com/http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3177/buddyicons/33448126@N08.jpg?1229345127#33448126@N08Uploads from asphyxiation.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/
Walking out.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/11463871603/
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/11463871603/" title="Walking out."><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/11463871603_f5d90a4d11_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Walking out." /></a></p>
<p>Just us, the sun, sand, and sea.<br />
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Nothing better than a beach vacation to end of an eventful year - all the ups and downs. <br />
Almost two years since the previous post, and so many things have changed since then.<br />
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The hustle and bustle of everyday city life can get rather unnerving at times, eating slowly away at whatever shreds of sanity are left. What better way to beat the buzz than to jet off to an island and spend a few days cut off from work, disconnected from online and mobile connections, and reconnect with the inner soul?</p>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 04:17:01 -08002013-12-18T11:39:44-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/11463871603Walking out.<p>Just us, the sun, sand, and sea.<br />
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Nothing better than a beach vacation to end of an eventful year - all the ups and downs. <br />
Almost two years since the previous post, and so many things have changed since then.<br />
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The hustle and bustle of everyday city life can get rather unnerving at times, eating slowly away at whatever shreds of sanity are left. What better way to beat the buzz than to jet off to an island and spend a few days cut off from work, disconnected from online and mobile connections, and reconnect with the inner soul?</p>asphyxiation.beach indonesia asia batam nongsaWhat lies ahead.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/6714187397/
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<p>Just realised that all in the same page, are uploads from 2009, 2010, 2011, and now - 2012. That said, new year, new beginnings and resolutions. Got to start picking up the cameras again, and create new footprints down highway 2012.<br />
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Contradictory how in this age of technological advancements that seek to bridge the distance between people, we have inevitably been separated by a wall thicker than before. A wall of instant tweets interlaced with Facebook updates, lined with books that are as thick as your iPad is. Scenes of daily commute on public transport now include an iPhone in every other commuter's hands, as their heads are bowed low and their fingers flicking away at the screens. <i>(Makes you wonder how you used to kill time when you were on the bus home.)</i> While we sum up whatever is &quot;on our minds&quot; in 140 characters or less, we have become recruits in the ever-expanding army of judgmental skeptics, who perhaps are just inwardly seeking some comfort and reassurance. We no longer spend time just watching the clouds go by, or notice how a friend does not seem to be his or her usual self, because every second is money. <br />
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As there will always be ups and downs as we journey through life, 2011 was no different, albeit with some different challenges. Armed with a university degree but in no absolute way consequently that much wiser, it is time for the beginning of yet another chapter. Not the most cheerful of photographs to kick start a new year, but it is true that there will be many unknowns down the road. Even plans that are supposedly cast in concrete can still change, and as Denise McCluggage puts it - &quot;Change is the only constant. Hanging on is the only sin.&quot; To cut the rambling short, let us forge on with the courage to let go of what we should, and focus our energies on what we can still change.</p>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:11:04 -08002012-01-17T20:29:36-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6714187397What lies ahead.<p>Just realised that all in the same page, are uploads from 2009, 2010, 2011, and now - 2012. That said, new year, new beginnings and resolutions. Got to start picking up the cameras again, and create new footprints down highway 2012.<br />
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Contradictory how in this age of technological advancements that seek to bridge the distance between people, we have inevitably been separated by a wall thicker than before. A wall of instant tweets interlaced with Facebook updates, lined with books that are as thick as your iPad is. Scenes of daily commute on public transport now include an iPhone in every other commuter's hands, as their heads are bowed low and their fingers flicking away at the screens. <i>(Makes you wonder how you used to kill time when you were on the bus home.)</i> While we sum up whatever is &quot;on our minds&quot; in 140 characters or less, we have become recruits in the ever-expanding army of judgmental skeptics, who perhaps are just inwardly seeking some comfort and reassurance. We no longer spend time just watching the clouds go by, or notice how a friend does not seem to be his or her usual self, because every second is money. <br />
<br />
As there will always be ups and downs as we journey through life, 2011 was no different, albeit with some different challenges. Armed with a university degree but in no absolute way consequently that much wiser, it is time for the beginning of yet another chapter. Not the most cheerful of photographs to kick start a new year, but it is true that there will be many unknowns down the road. Even plans that are supposedly cast in concrete can still change, and as Denise McCluggage puts it - &quot;Change is the only constant. Hanging on is the only sin.&quot; To cut the rambling short, let us forge on with the courage to let go of what we should, and focus our energies on what we can still change.</p>asphyxiation.beach fisherman asia faceless breakwater青い空に。http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/5978456852/
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/5978456852/" title="青い空に。"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6023/5978456852_3d69a661de_m.jpg" width="200" height="240" alt="青い空に。" /></a></p>
<p>Another shot from the short trip overseas earlier this summer. Missing the beaches of that tropical paradise, already. Been somewhat busy.<br />
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As July prepares for its exit, so are many students bidding farewell to classmates as they convocate/graduate and move on to the next chapter in their lives. While what lies ahead might not be clear for everyone, faith is what lights up the otherwise dark path. Departures will always be an occasional feature, but learning from and facing those problems will only make one emerge stronger.</p>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:21:24 -07002011-06-05T20:04:27-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5978456852青い空に。<p>Another shot from the short trip overseas earlier this summer. Missing the beaches of that tropical paradise, already. Been somewhat busy.<br />
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As July prepares for its exit, so are many students bidding farewell to classmates as they convocate/graduate and move on to the next chapter in their lives. While what lies ahead might not be clear for everyone, faith is what lights up the otherwise dark path. Departures will always be an occasional feature, but learning from and facing those problems will only make one emerge stronger.</p>asphyxiation.blue beach thailand asia southeastasia minimal phuket andamansea rawaibeach ภูเก็ต 青い空Sun, sand, and sea.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/5832975171/
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/5832975171/" title="Sun, sand, and sea."><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5071/5832975171_bc9bdecb60_m.jpg" width="200" height="240" alt="Sun, sand, and sea." /></a></p>
<p>How time flies.<br />
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It has actually been more than a year since the last upload, and the second Flickr birthday of this stream is only six months away. So much has changed but still, this restless soul struggles to find some peace and direction in life. Being lost can be frightening, yet exciting at the same time.<br />
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Added more new <i>items</i> to the &quot;collection&quot; - acquaintances, cameras, a degree (well, unofficially), and yet another long train/bus journey alone. Sadly not the case for photographs though. The puzzle is still largely incomplete, but the missing pieces will eventually surface when the time is ripe. Knee feels kind of busted, stress level is climbing again.<br />
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Hope everyone has been well.</p>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:12:14 -07002011-06-06T04:14:33-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5832975171Sun, sand, and sea.<p>How time flies.<br />
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It has actually been more than a year since the last upload, and the second Flickr birthday of this stream is only six months away. So much has changed but still, this restless soul struggles to find some peace and direction in life. Being lost can be frightening, yet exciting at the same time.<br />
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Added more new <i>items</i> to the &quot;collection&quot; - acquaintances, cameras, a degree (well, unofficially), and yet another long train/bus journey alone. Sadly not the case for photographs though. The puzzle is still largely incomplete, but the missing pieces will eventually surface when the time is ripe. Knee feels kind of busted, stress level is climbing again.<br />
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Hope everyone has been well.</p>asphyxiation.thailand minimal phuket naiharn rawaibeachMagical touch.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4475131987/
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4475131987/" title="Magical touch."><img src="http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4043/4475131987_2e30685867_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Magical touch." /></a></p>
<p>School this semester has been anything but a walk in the park, but at least we're down to the final month or so. Can't wait to be done with the examinations, and this semester so to speak. Been experimenting more with film (35mm) these days, and it's a different experience from digital. It's unfortunate though, that film dealing with film means more money spent. Any preferences/opinions on film/digital shots?<br />
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Chanced upon this cat stretched out in the middle of the path when we were out taking a walk after dinner. Spent an hour or so trying to keep the cat 'entertained' and attempting to get shots of it (it kept turning away from us), but it was an hour well spent.</p>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:25:08 -07002008-06-11T19:51:59-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4475131987Magical touch.<p>School this semester has been anything but a walk in the park, but at least we're down to the final month or so. Can't wait to be done with the examinations, and this semester so to speak. Been experimenting more with film (35mm) these days, and it's a different experience from digital. It's unfortunate though, that film dealing with film means more money spent. Any preferences/opinions on film/digital shots?<br />
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Chanced upon this cat stretched out in the middle of the path when we were out taking a walk after dinner. Spent an hour or so trying to keep the cat 'entertained' and attempting to get shots of it (it kept turning away from us), but it was an hour well spent.</p>asphyxiation.germany deutschland stuttgart fellbach badenwürttemberg oeffingenJoyeux.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4187044872/
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4187044872/" title="Joyeux."><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2492/4187044872_5d6c2f7b73_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="Joyeux." /></a></p>
<p>The examinations are finally over, but this feels nothing like a holiday. Still loads to do, but it does feel better to be busy without having to worry about school. Leaving on a trip in just a few more hours, but I thought I should really post something before this stream ends up being neglected again. Packing can wait, I guess.<br />
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Anyway, it's finally the <b>first flickr birthday</b> of this stream! How time flies - can still remember being apprehensive about getting a flickr account and looking back, glad to have done so in the end. It was nice getting to know so many wonderful people here with great works to share, and all the feedback that really helped in learning. A big thank you to you guys. Thought of using this because this was taken during a birthday celebration (too) for a friend, whose birthday happens to fall on today, the same as the birthday of this stream - happy birthday Alicia!<br />
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Model credits to Yan Ling - thank you so much for letting me post this.</p>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:22:40 -08002009-12-13T18:42:44-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4187044872Joyeux.<p>The examinations are finally over, but this feels nothing like a holiday. Still loads to do, but it does feel better to be busy without having to worry about school. Leaving on a trip in just a few more hours, but I thought I should really post something before this stream ends up being neglected again. Packing can wait, I guess.<br />
<br />
Anyway, it's finally the <b>first flickr birthday</b> of this stream! How time flies - can still remember being apprehensive about getting a flickr account and looking back, glad to have done so in the end. It was nice getting to know so many wonderful people here with great works to share, and all the feedback that really helped in learning. A big thank you to you guys. Thought of using this because this was taken during a birthday celebration (too) for a friend, whose birthday happens to fall on today, the same as the birthday of this stream - happy birthday Alicia!<br />
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Model credits to Yan Ling - thank you so much for letting me post this.</p>asphyxiation.marinabarrage canondigitalixus850isPractice makes perfect.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4140610040/
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4140610040/" title="Practice makes perfect."><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2536/4140610040_c9b7fa8298_m.jpg" width="161" height="240" alt="Practice makes perfect." /></a></p>
<p>Got bored while doing some work the other day, so I decided to take an 'old friend' out to catch up for a bit. Notice anything else music-related in this shot other than the objects in the middle? Nothing really impressive for the composition this time around, just an impromptu shot (ambient light) to deal with the stress. <br />
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Two papers down, six more to go, and five of them to tackle within the next week, sigh. I'm actually missing those benches along <i>that</i> walkway. Counting down to the days of freedom, and the end of yet another disastrous semester. It's somewhat unnerving when you realise your usually cheerful and bubbly friends (from school) have all become somewhat sullen and quieter. I really hate how stress wipes the smiles off the faces of people.<br />
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As for the title, it just seemed apt for this shot because that's really what happens in real life. We aren't always lucky enough to succeed with just one try, but things improve as we repeat them and become more familiar. I guess it can be applied to photography too, I think, be it the actual photo taking, or the post-processing. If we don't nail a shot the first time, analysing how things could have been done better tends to bring better results when we attempt it again.<br />
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Also seen <a href="http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/2115070" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:59:28 -08002009-11-17T10:20:01-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4140610040Practice makes perfect.<p>Got bored while doing some work the other day, so I decided to take an 'old friend' out to catch up for a bit. Notice anything else music-related in this shot other than the objects in the middle? Nothing really impressive for the composition this time around, just an impromptu shot (ambient light) to deal with the stress. <br />
<br />
Two papers down, six more to go, and five of them to tackle within the next week, sigh. I'm actually missing those benches along <i>that</i> walkway. Counting down to the days of freedom, and the end of yet another disastrous semester. It's somewhat unnerving when you realise your usually cheerful and bubbly friends (from school) have all become somewhat sullen and quieter. I really hate how stress wipes the smiles off the faces of people.<br />
<br />
As for the title, it just seemed apt for this shot because that's really what happens in real life. We aren't always lucky enough to succeed with just one try, but things improve as we repeat them and become more familiar. I guess it can be applied to photography too, I think, be it the actual photo taking, or the post-processing. If we don't nail a shot the first time, analysing how things could have been done better tends to bring better results when we attempt it again.<br />
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Also seen <a href="http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/2115070" rel="nofollow">here</a>.</p>asphyxiation.violin musicscoresA masked figure approaches.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4097603413/
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/asphyxiated87/">asphyxiation.</a> posted a photo:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4097603413/" title="A masked figure approaches."><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2679/4097603413_ccb1a28332_m.jpg" width="221" height="240" alt="A masked figure approaches." /></a></p>
<p>Not usually a fan of signatures or watermarks but I thought this shot looked better with some words on it (in the corner). (Or does it not? A little undecided here.) Very frustrated working on reports these few days, and it's not helping that examinations are less than a fortnight away. Decided to do some experimenting instead and I thought this was beyond what I'd initially expected. <br />
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What I thought was interesting when I looked at this picture again, was that there seemed to be this 'face' in it - do you guys see it too? It almost looks like a lady in a dress, flailing her arms while trying to free herself from the smoke surrounding her. (Sorry if I'm not making any sense.)</p>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:24:53 -08002009-11-11T23:06:45-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4097603413A masked figure approaches.<p>Not usually a fan of signatures or watermarks but I thought this shot looked better with some words on it (in the corner). (Or does it not? A little undecided here.) Very frustrated working on reports these few days, and it's not helping that examinations are less than a fortnight away. Decided to do some experimenting instead and I thought this was beyond what I'd initially expected. <br />
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What I thought was interesting when I looked at this picture again, was that there seemed to be this 'face' in it - do you guys see it too? It almost looks like a lady in a dress, flailing her arms while trying to free herself from the smoke surrounding her. (Sorry if I'm not making any sense.)</p>asphyxiation.fencing bluesmoke blueflames fencerBusker in Berlin.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4062801387/
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/asphyxiated87/">asphyxiation.</a> posted a photo:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/4062801387/" title="Busker in Berlin."><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2589/4062801387_dc38be6a79_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Busker in Berlin." /></a></p>
<p>Something about this shot just doesn't seem to up to scratch but I can't figure out what it is - do you guys have any idea? (Thanks Chris and Kevin!) Criticisms very much welcome. Posting a photograph online feels like the simplified version of raising a child, it seems. From composing and taking the shot, to finally uploading the finished product. Alright, enough random ramblings.<br />
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Examinations are coming up once again, and it's going to be another drought here on this stream it seems (though hopefully not). It's been a bit of going up and down again lately, but really thankful to have been accepted for the internship. All that's left now is to continue working hard and to count down to May 2010. <br />
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Since it is finally November, I thought this post might also be apt in some way - it'll be two decades after the fall of the Berlin wall, in about a week, on the 9th November 2009. Timely to have a photograph from Berlin to post - there's so much history in this city, and so many life-changing events. I guess the lines on the man's face all have their own stories to tell, of the struggles and joy.<br />
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On a side note, working on this reminded me of an earlier post, also 'related' to music somehow: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3563771074/in/photostream/">here</a></p>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:29:02 -07002008-06-30T13:18:39-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/4062801387Busker in Berlin.<p>Something about this shot just doesn't seem to up to scratch but I can't figure out what it is - do you guys have any idea? (Thanks Chris and Kevin!) Criticisms very much welcome. Posting a photograph online feels like the simplified version of raising a child, it seems. From composing and taking the shot, to finally uploading the finished product. Alright, enough random ramblings.<br />
<br />
Examinations are coming up once again, and it's going to be another drought here on this stream it seems (though hopefully not). It's been a bit of going up and down again lately, but really thankful to have been accepted for the internship. All that's left now is to continue working hard and to count down to May 2010. <br />
<br />
Since it is finally November, I thought this post might also be apt in some way - it'll be two decades after the fall of the Berlin wall, in about a week, on the 9th November 2009. Timely to have a photograph from Berlin to post - there's so much history in this city, and so many life-changing events. I guess the lines on the man's face all have their own stories to tell, of the struggles and joy.<br />
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On a side note, working on this reminded me of an earlier post, also 'related' to music somehow: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3563771074/in/photostream/">here</a></p>asphyxiation.berlin holocaustmemorial denkmalfürdieermordetenjudeneuropas buskerinberlinDivided.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3996955667/
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/asphyxiated87/">asphyxiation.</a> posted a photo:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3996955667/" title="Divided."><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3516/3996955667_eb2b514f93_m.jpg" width="240" height="146" alt="Divided." /></a></p>
<p>Did some variations of this shot, not sure which I prefer (of the three variations, including this) - which do you guys prefer? Not sure if it might look weird to some, but this really fits my recent mood - somewhat split between two sides, and of course as usual, dark.<br />
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Took this in the morning while out on a long day in Paris with my buddies. Had a really nice (windy) day together though it was really tiring. Tests and examinations coming really soon; I'm sure Christmas will be here too, before we know it. <br />
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Thought it might look nicer with some contrasting elements in this shot (in this case, the colours). Decided to go with the cinematic feel and make it more grainy too. Combined two photographs for this shot, thought the original composition would have looked so much less interesting. The words might seem rather lame but, I don't know, thought I'd leave them where they are. Would really loved to have a car on either side of the roads, going in opposite directions, but I guess this is satisfactory for now...</p>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:48:24 -07002009-10-10T14:37:45-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3996955667Divided.<p>Did some variations of this shot, not sure which I prefer (of the three variations, including this) - which do you guys prefer? Not sure if it might look weird to some, but this really fits my recent mood - somewhat split between two sides, and of course as usual, dark.<br />
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Took this in the morning while out on a long day in Paris with my buddies. Had a really nice (windy) day together though it was really tiring. Tests and examinations coming really soon; I'm sure Christmas will be here too, before we know it. <br />
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Thought it might look nicer with some contrasting elements in this shot (in this case, the colours). Decided to go with the cinematic feel and make it more grainy too. Combined two photographs for this shot, thought the original composition would have looked so much less interesting. The words might seem rather lame but, I don't know, thought I'd leave them where they are. Would really loved to have a car on either side of the roads, going in opposite directions, but I guess this is satisfactory for now...</p>asphyxiation.paris architecture symmetry emptystreets louvrerivoliComing around the mountains.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3925542941/
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<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3925542941/" title="Coming around the mountains."><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2554/3925542941_33f6a4a7a4_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Coming around the mountains." /></a></p>
<p>Decided to post this (yes, it's actually a rather brightly-coloured shot) since it might be another two weeks before I'll be able to get some more free time. I apologize for missing some streams/uploads out too, I really wish I had more time. Feeling loads better now, the throat infection is clearing up rather well now, so all the more the need for a more cheerful shot. Taken while on the train back from Schloss Neuschwanstein, also known as the &quot;Disney castle&quot;. <br />
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To my aunt, and uncle - I know they liked this shot, so this is for them both. It's also been exactly 7 weeks since my uncle passed away, and I would like to think he's in a much better place now, that looks even better than this.<br />
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To Kevin, have fun during your birthday this week! As for everyone else, have a good week ahead!</p>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:55:28 -07002008-07-06T19:29:50-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3925542941Coming around the mountains.<p>Decided to post this (yes, it's actually a rather brightly-coloured shot) since it might be another two weeks before I'll be able to get some more free time. I apologize for missing some streams/uploads out too, I really wish I had more time. Feeling loads better now, the throat infection is clearing up rather well now, so all the more the need for a more cheerful shot. Taken while on the train back from Schloss Neuschwanstein, also known as the &quot;Disney castle&quot;. <br />
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To my aunt, and uncle - I know they liked this shot, so this is for them both. It's also been exactly 7 weeks since my uncle passed away, and I would like to think he's in a much better place now, that looks even better than this.<br />
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To Kevin, have fun during your birthday this week! As for everyone else, have a good week ahead!</p>asphyxiation.germany munich münchen landscape bayern deutschland bavaria austria österreich bavarianlandscape bayerischelandschaftUnderground.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3906403861/
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<p>It's been a while - been busy and now, sick. So much has happened in the past two months, possibly more than the entire of last year combined. All I can say is that life is indeed very unpredictable (I know, everyone says this), and whatever may happen that makes things seem bleak - it's up to us to stay strong and overcome it. Ourselves, and no one else.<br />
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Haven't got much of a voice to speak of now; my tonsils are in quite a bad shape thanks to the infection, and I'm stressed out having to miss so many classes in a otherwise hectic semester. I can't believe it's been almost two months since the last upload. Shall try to get another upload soon (definitely not two months later).<br />
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Took this while out hunting for a certain restaurant, during the earlier trip to China. Only managed three quick shots because there were people coming from behind and I thought this shot would look better this way. I know it's a little 'dark', this shot, but I figured it's better this way (still a fan of darker tones afterall). It feels like this shot could have been done better, but right now I'm just feeling too congested to be thinking properly.</p>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:33:04 -07002009-07-09T16:22:52-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3906403861Underground.<p>It's been a while - been busy and now, sick. So much has happened in the past two months, possibly more than the entire of last year combined. All I can say is that life is indeed very unpredictable (I know, everyone says this), and whatever may happen that makes things seem bleak - it's up to us to stay strong and overcome it. Ourselves, and no one else.<br />
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Haven't got much of a voice to speak of now; my tonsils are in quite a bad shape thanks to the infection, and I'm stressed out having to miss so many classes in a otherwise hectic semester. I can't believe it's been almost two months since the last upload. Shall try to get another upload soon (definitely not two months later).<br />
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Took this while out hunting for a certain restaurant, during the earlier trip to China. Only managed three quick shots because there were people coming from behind and I thought this shot would look better this way. I know it's a little 'dark', this shot, but I figured it's better this way (still a fan of darker tones afterall). It feels like this shot could have been done better, but right now I'm just feeling too congested to be thinking properly.</p>asphyxiation.guangzhou china beggar 广州 undergroundtunnel 广东 canondigitalixus850is chineseoldmanWith the angels.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3688606883/
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<p>Castel Sant'Angelo (St. Angel Castle) on the left.<br />
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Something brighter (finally some colours) for a change - taken while out roaming around in the evening in Rome. Sure was dusty and noisy, but I guess the nice sunset that evening made up for it. <br />
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Been busy for the past 2 weeks (hence the lack of action on flickr), and probably will be for most of this month considering that some renovations will be coming up. I've learned so much this month than I have in this year. Life is a learning process, and I never want to stop learning.<br />
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Interesting how reflections in this case make a complete 'circle' of the arches of the bridge, kind of like how reflections on our actions make our life more complete. Without them we probably wouldn't know when we're doing things we shouldn't, and why some things go wrong.<br />
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Going away for a short trip for a week or so - shall hope for some more uploads after that.</p>Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:13:38 -07002008-07-02T01:53:28-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3688606883With the angels.<p>Castel Sant'Angelo (St. Angel Castle) on the left.<br />
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Something brighter (finally some colours) for a change - taken while out roaming around in the evening in Rome. Sure was dusty and noisy, but I guess the nice sunset that evening made up for it. <br />
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Been busy for the past 2 weeks (hence the lack of action on flickr), and probably will be for most of this month considering that some renovations will be coming up. I've learned so much this month than I have in this year. Life is a learning process, and I never want to stop learning.<br />
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Interesting how reflections in this case make a complete 'circle' of the arches of the bridge, kind of like how reflections on our actions make our life more complete. Without them we probably wouldn't know when we're doing things we shouldn't, and why some things go wrong.<br />
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Best viewed <a href="http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=3688606883&amp;size=large" rel="nofollow">large (on black)</a><br />
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Going away for a short trip for a week or so - shall hope for some more uploads after that.</p>asphyxiation.italy rome castelsantangelo canondigitalixus850is stangelcastleSummer love.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3629642468/
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<p>Trying out something new this time round; a little more 'cheerful' (brighter and warmer, rather). Took awhile deciding on the crop and colours but it was well worth the time experimenting I guess.<br />
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Been missing in action for a bit, been busy and am now recovering from crashing my bicycle last week. Probably got to pay the doctor another visit tomorrow. No camera-action for another week or so, sigh. Should really stop being so careless when doing sports - injuries take a longer time to heal, with the increased age.<br />
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Now let the earth tones take over.</p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:49:36 -07002006-03-23T02:52:22-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3629642468Summer love.<p>Trying out something new this time round; a little more 'cheerful' (brighter and warmer, rather). Took awhile deciding on the crop and colours but it was well worth the time experimenting I guess.<br />
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Been missing in action for a bit, been busy and am now recovering from crashing my bicycle last week. Probably got to pay the doctor another visit tomorrow. No camera-action for another week or so, sigh. Should really stop being so careless when doing sports - injuries take a longer time to heal, with the increased age.<br />
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Now let the earth tones take over.</p>asphyxiation.greatbritain london unitedkingdom trafalgarsquare huggingcoupleI wonder.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3594697365/
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<p>Once again, the dark tones dominate - seems like something that really happens frequently on this stream. Been crazily busy for most of the past week, and will continue to be for awhile. Glad to be able to take a short breather for now. <br />
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If you find this cat familiar, that'd be because there are some photographs of it too, lurking somewhere in some of the earlier shots. If memory doesn't fail me, it was apparently intrigued by our shadow (in the bottom right corner of the shot). Of course, it didn't forget to turn its head away from us majority of the time - really had to have a lot of patience waiting for the 'right moment' when it came to photographing this particular cat.<br />
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All in all, a really nice evening, and relaxing walk around the neighbourhood with my friends - one of the joys of summer.<br />
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For Kevin: Your mentioning of your cat had me thinking of posting this one! ;)<br />
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<a href="http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3594697365&amp;size=large" rel="nofollow">Admire kitty's fur by viewing it large and on black</a></p>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:37:10 -07002008-06-11T19:49:18-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3594697365I wonder.<p>Once again, the dark tones dominate - seems like something that really happens frequently on this stream. Been crazily busy for most of the past week, and will continue to be for awhile. Glad to be able to take a short breather for now. <br />
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If you find this cat familiar, that'd be because there are some photographs of it too, lurking somewhere in some of the earlier shots. If memory doesn't fail me, it was apparently intrigued by our shadow (in the bottom right corner of the shot). Of course, it didn't forget to turn its head away from us majority of the time - really had to have a lot of patience waiting for the 'right moment' when it came to photographing this particular cat.<br />
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All in all, a really nice evening, and relaxing walk around the neighbourhood with my friends - one of the joys of summer.<br />
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For Kevin: Your mentioning of your cat had me thinking of posting this one! ;)<br />
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<a href="http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3594697365&amp;size=large" rel="nofollow">Admire kitty's fur by viewing it large and on black</a></p>asphyxiation.stuttgart fellbach badenwürttembergThis is what I do for a living.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3563771074/
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<p>Taken somewhere further away from the previous shot, but decided to give it the same 'look' nevertheless. Took this shot because the man was playing a trumpet (and I was missing mine), and it isn't a common instrument seen on the streets. There were quite a few with violins though, and another man with an accordion. Wish there could be a more interesting subject matter in this shot, but glad this turned out all right anyway. Criticism and comments are definitely welcome too.<br />
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It's probably a little dark (definitely 'stronger' than the previous), but I guess it's the mood that seems to suit this photograph now. Wish there was more to separate him from his chair though. Like the previous shot, it's definitely better in black and white rather than colour. There seemed to be quite a few musicians on the streets, and there was a quartet near the department store; really nice to walk through the streets and be greeted by music. Makes me wish I could do this too, just for a day at least. <br />
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I can't remember if many people went up to him, but I just stood from a distance and watched. He didn't play any familiar songs, but his trumpet alone was enough to get my attention. Together with his messy and frizzy hair, and his relaxed posture in his seat, it definitely contrasted him from the people that walked by in front of him.<br />
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<a href="http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3563771074&amp;size=large">Try viewing this large, on black</a></p>Mon, 25 May 2009 10:26:48 -07002008-07-05T18:09:58-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3563771074This is what I do for a living.<p>Taken somewhere further away from the previous shot, but decided to give it the same 'look' nevertheless. Took this shot because the man was playing a trumpet (and I was missing mine), and it isn't a common instrument seen on the streets. There were quite a few with violins though, and another man with an accordion. Wish there could be a more interesting subject matter in this shot, but glad this turned out all right anyway. Criticism and comments are definitely welcome too.<br />
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It's probably a little dark (definitely 'stronger' than the previous), but I guess it's the mood that seems to suit this photograph now. Wish there was more to separate him from his chair though. Like the previous shot, it's definitely better in black and white rather than colour. There seemed to be quite a few musicians on the streets, and there was a quartet near the department store; really nice to walk through the streets and be greeted by music. Makes me wish I could do this too, just for a day at least. <br />
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I can't remember if many people went up to him, but I just stood from a distance and watched. He didn't play any familiar songs, but his trumpet alone was enough to get my attention. Together with his messy and frizzy hair, and his relaxed posture in his seat, it definitely contrasted him from the people that walked by in front of him.<br />
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<a href="http://bighugelabs.com/flickr/onblack.php?id=3563771074&amp;size=large">Try viewing this large, on black</a></p>asphyxiation.germany munich münchen bayern deutschland bavaria trumpet busker marienplatzDeep in thought.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3543260162/
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<p>Initially thought this might work in colour, but black and white seems to suit the mood better - back within the comfort zone. Was trying to go for the 'old and faded' look, and I guess this is the best I can get it. Helped that the wall in the background wasn't all that flat and smooth too. <br />
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The people walked past, children shouting to each other as they ran in front of him, but all he did was look down at his hands. It seemed like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders, as he sat there, with his bag beside him. It was almost dinnertime, and it was getting increasingly crowded. There was another man not too far away, dressed in something like Lederhosen, playing his accordion and singing along, while others lay on the grass beside, basking in the summer rays.<br />
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It was nice wandering around alone for a bit, sitting down and observing the people, or walking around and watching them chatter excitedly. So of course this old man stood out from the rest of his surroundings - he was quiet, and lacked a certain excitement that was buzzing around in the air.</p>Mon, 18 May 2009 10:13:06 -07002008-07-05T18:08:57-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3543260162Deep in thought.<p>Initially thought this might work in colour, but black and white seems to suit the mood better - back within the comfort zone. Was trying to go for the 'old and faded' look, and I guess this is the best I can get it. Helped that the wall in the background wasn't all that flat and smooth too. <br />
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The people walked past, children shouting to each other as they ran in front of him, but all he did was look down at his hands. It seemed like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders, as he sat there, with his bag beside him. It was almost dinnertime, and it was getting increasingly crowded. There was another man not too far away, dressed in something like Lederhosen, playing his accordion and singing along, while others lay on the grass beside, basking in the summer rays.<br />
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It was nice wandering around alone for a bit, sitting down and observing the people, or walking around and watching them chatter excitedly. So of course this old man stood out from the rest of his surroundings - he was quiet, and lacked a certain excitement that was buzzing around in the air.</p>asphyxiation.germany munich münchen deutschland marienplatz munichgermany münchendeutschlandClassic beauty.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3496581998/
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<p>This was taken after my friend and I climbed (and descended) 1237 steps, at the Tiger Cave in Krabi (Thailand). It was a really hot afternoon, and some monkeys attempted to grab at the food in our plastic bags while we were on the initial few steps. There was this lady who got hers totally ripped, so thank goodness we chucked ours into our bags. <br />
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We were told, apparently, by this man descending from the cave, that we were the 6th human beings of that day to have made it all the way up, and probably the 2nd (and 3rd) girls. The scenery was definitely worth the climb, and we just sat around despite the weather. There were quite a few Buddha statues too (Thailand is a buddhist country), but they were all different, and intricately carved.<br />
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So it's the holidays, finally! Can't wait to go out for a bit after the flu clears up - got to put the camera to good use.</p>Sun, 03 May 2009 00:25:07 -07002007-07-11T15:25:07-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3496581998Classic beauty.<p>This was taken after my friend and I climbed (and descended) 1237 steps, at the Tiger Cave in Krabi (Thailand). It was a really hot afternoon, and some monkeys attempted to grab at the food in our plastic bags while we were on the initial few steps. There was this lady who got hers totally ripped, so thank goodness we chucked ours into our bags. <br />
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We were told, apparently, by this man descending from the cave, that we were the 6th human beings of that day to have made it all the way up, and probably the 2nd (and 3rd) girls. The scenery was definitely worth the climb, and we just sat around despite the weather. There were quite a few Buddha statues too (Thailand is a buddhist country), but they were all different, and intricately carved.<br />
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So it's the holidays, finally! Can't wait to go out for a bit after the flu clears up - got to put the camera to good use.</p>asphyxiation.thailand lotus krabi krabithailand tigercave yellowlotus canondigitalixus850isBe free; libre.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3474849125/
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<p>Freedom is just 3 more days away - it's so close I can smell its sweetness already. Tried softening the image a little to get the mood. Happened to sit up and see this girl running with her dog so I got a quick shot. She must have been really quick though, because the next shot in the collection was her some distance away, with her back to the camera. Her carefree attitude seems like the perfect image in my head now, for the freedom that awaits once the paper gets collected on Wednesday. Oh and I'd love to pick up Spanish this holidays too.</p>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:16:53 -07002008-06-21T17:09:28-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3474849125Be free; libre.<p>Freedom is just 3 more days away - it's so close I can smell its sweetness already. Tried softening the image a little to get the mood. Happened to sit up and see this girl running with her dog so I got a quick shot. She must have been really quick though, because the next shot in the collection was her some distance away, with her back to the camera. Her carefree attitude seems like the perfect image in my head now, for the freedom that awaits once the paper gets collected on Wednesday. Oh and I'd love to pick up Spanish this holidays too.</p>asphyxiation.germany deutschland switzerland bodensee dieschweiz badenwürttemberg lakeconstanceWe're so alike yet so different.http://www.flickr.com/photos/asphyxiated87/3441111121/
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<p>Taken at the Asakusa Kannon Temple, which happens to be Tokyo's largest buddhist temple. It was a rather sunny afternoon, and it was rather crowded in the temple - from students in their uniforms, to old folks sitting on benches. Of course there were others lighting up joss sticks, and perhaps praying for the better (be it results, work, or family-related). <br />
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First paper of the examinations down, 7 more to go. Back to the mountain(s) with neuraminidase, orthomyxovirus, M2, metalloproteins, and the list goes on...</p>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:32:29 -07002007-05-25T11:32:29-08:00nobody@flickr.com (asphyxiation.)tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/3441111121We're so alike yet so different.<p>Taken at the Asakusa Kannon Temple, which happens to be Tokyo's largest buddhist temple. It was a rather sunny afternoon, and it was rather crowded in the temple - from students in their uniforms, to old folks sitting on benches. Of course there were others lighting up joss sticks, and perhaps praying for the better (be it results, work, or family-related). <br />
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First paper of the examinations down, 7 more to go. Back to the mountain(s) with neuraminidase, orthomyxovirus, M2, metalloproteins, and the list goes on...</p>asphyxiation.japan tokyo 日本 東京 tokyojapan asakusakannontemple sensouji 浅草寺 canondigitalixus850is 浅草観音